Kodak Zx1 User manual
- Category
- Action sports cameras
- Type
- User manual
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Eastman Kodak Company
Rochester, New York 14650
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Product features
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Front view
Lens
Microphone
Speaker
HDMI™ Out
USB/AV Out
5V DC-in
Recording light
Power
Infrared receiver (for
optional remote control)
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Product features
Back view
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Product features
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Understanding the status icons
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Table of contents 1
1 Setting up your camera .........................................................................1
Charging, loading the rechargeable batteries.................................................1
Using an optional KODAK SD or SDHC Card ..................................................2
Connecting the strap.....................................................................................3
2 Using your camera ................................................................................4
Turning on the camera ..................................................................................4
Setting the date/time.....................................................................................4
Recording .....................................................................................................5
Playing videos...............................................................................................6
Playing back on a TV.....................................................................................7
Using the optional remote control .................................................................8
Transferring, editing, sharing online...............................................................9
Accessing settings.......................................................................................10
3 Getting help ........................................................................................11
Getting help on the Web.............................................................................11
Getting help on the telephone.....................................................................12
4 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................13
5 Appendix .............................................................................................15
Specifications..............................................................................................15
Safety .........................................................................................................16
Care and maintenance ................................................................................17
Warranty.....................................................................................................18
Regulatory compliance ................................................................................20
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1 Setting up your camera
IMPORTANT:
Your camera is water resistant—it is not waterproof.
Do not submerge your camera in liquid.
Charging, loading the rechargeable batteries
Compatible
KODAK Batteries
• KODAK Li-Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery KLIC-8000
• KODAK Lithium Digital Camera Battery CRV3
• KODAK AA Batteries (Ni-MH, alkaline)
Lights are on
while the
charger is
plugged in.
(Charge for
approximately
12 hours.)
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Setting up your camera
Using an optional KODAK SD or SDHC Card
Your camera has internal memory, but we recommend a KODAK SD or SDHC Card to
conveniently store more videos/pictures.
CAUTION:
A card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may cause
damage. Inserting or removing a card while the camera is on may
damage the pictures, the card, or the camera.
Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/Zx1accessories
optional
1
Turn off the camera.
2
Insert or remove the
optional card.
3
Turn on the camera.
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Setting up your camera
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Connecting the strap
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Using your camera
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Recording
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Use the optional remote control
see page 8
When you turn on the camera,
it’s ready to take videos.
Zoom in/out
Start/stop recording
• HD: 16:9, 720p @ 30 fps (HDTV)
• HD60: 16:9, 720p @ 60 fps (HDTV)
• Still (3 MP pictures)
• VGA: 4:3, 640 x 480 @ 30 fps (Web-ready)
Choose a mode:
NOTE: To take even more videos, insert an SD or SDHC Card.
(OK)
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Using your camera
Playing videos
To use the optional remote control, see page 8.
Review button (press again for
thumbnails, timeline)
Volume
Previous/next video
Play/Pause
During playback, press to
fast-forward or fast-rewind 2X,
4X, 8X, 16X.
While paused, press to forward/
reverse one frame at a time.
Stop video playback
(OK)
Delete the current or all
videos/pictures
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Using your camera
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Playing back on a TV
To set Video Out (NTSC/PAL), see page 10.
Save battery power
To save battery power, use the optional AC adapter
to power the camera. Visit
www.kodak.com/go/Zx1accessories.
HDMI cable
(for HD quality)
AV cable
(for VGA quality)
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Using your camera
Using the optional remote control
Use the optional remote control to start/stop recording, take a picture, and review
videos and pictures. Visit
www.kodak.com/go/Zx1accessories.
Remove the tab to activate the battery
Using the remote control
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Using your camera
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Transferring, editing, sharing online
Get ArcSoft product support www.arcsoft.com/support
If this is the first time you’ve connected to this WINDOWS
OS-based PC, follow the prompts to install ARCSOFT
MEDIAIMPRESSION for Kodak Software. You can then
transfer and share videos.
Connect, then turn on the camera.
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Video and pictures from the Zx1 Camera can be used with the APPLE ILIFE
suite of products to edit, personalize, make DVDs, share via YouTube™ and
APPLE Online Sharing Services (IWEB and MOBILEME), or with ITUNES for
syncing with IPHONE, IPOD, or APPLE TV.
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Using your camera
Accessing settings
NOTE:
The firmware version is displayed at the top of the Settings screen.
Date/Time
Set the date and time.
Sounds ■ On
■ Off
Video Out
Choose the regional setting that lets you connect the camera to a
television or other external device.
■ NTSC
■ PAL
Format SD/SDHC Card
Deletes everything on the card; formats the card.
CAUTION:
Formatting deletes all videos/pictures. Removing a card
during formatting may damage the card.
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3 Getting help
Getting help on the Web
Camera
Software
Email, write, or phone Kodak www.kodak.com/go/contact
Get support for your product (FAQs, troubleshooting
information, arrange for repairs, etc.)
www.kodak.com/go/Zx1support
Get support for accessories www.kodak.com/go/support
Purchase camera accessories (lenses, cards, etc.) www.kodak.com/go/Zx1accessories
Download the latest camera firmware and software www.kodak.com/go/Zx1downloads
See online demonstrations of your camera www.kodak.com/go/howto
Register your camera www.kodak.com/go/register
Get information on ARCSOFT Software www.arcsoft.com/support
Get help with the WINDOWS OS and working with
digital pictures
www.kodak.com/go/pcbasics
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Getting help
Getting help on the telephone
NOTE: If you have questions concerning this product, you may speak with Kodak customer support.
Australia 1800 267 588 Netherlands 020 346 9372
Austria 0179 567 357 New Zealand 0800 880 120
Belgium 02 713 14 45 Norway 23 16 21 33
Brazil 0800 891 42 13 Philippines 1 800 1 888 9600
Canada 1 800 465 6325 Poland 00800 4411625
China 800 820 6027 Portugal 021 415 4125
Czech Republic 00 800 56325000 Russia 8 495 929 9166
Denmark 3 848 71 30 Singapore 800 6363 036
Finland 0800 1 17056 Slovakia 00 800 56325000
France 01 55 1740 77 Spain 91 749 76 53
Germany 069 5007 0035 Sweden 08 587 704 21
Greece 00800 44140775 Switzerland 044 838 53 51
Hong Kong 800 901 514 Taiwan 0800 096 868
Hungary 06 80 456 325 Thailand 001 800 631 0017
India 91 80 41374555
(toll free 000800 440 1227)
Turkey 00800 448827073
Ireland 01 407 3054 United Kingdom 0870 243 0270
Italy 02 696 33452 United States 1 800 235 6325
Japan 03 5540 9002 International Toll Line +44 131 458 6714
Korea 080 708 5600 International Toll Fax +44 131 458 6962
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4 Troubleshooting
Status Solution
■ Unrecognized or corrupt file. Transfer videos/pictures to your computer
using the USB cable or an optional card reader. Then format the card in the
camera or card reader.
■ An error may have occurred while formatting the card. Transfer
videos/pictures to your computer using the USB cable or an optional card
reader. Then format the card in the camera or card reader.
■ The memory card is either unrecognized by the device, or is not formatted.
Transfer videos/pictures to your computer using the USB cable or an
optional card reader. Then format the card in the camera.
■ Try another card.
■ Card is nearly full. Transfer videos/pictures to your computer using the USB
cable or an optional card reader.
■ Unrecognized or corrupt file. Transfer videos/pictures to your computer
using the USB cable or an optional card reader. Then format the card in the
camera.
■ Try another card.
■ Low batteries. Charge the batteries.
■ Internal memory is full. Transfer videos/pictures to your computer using the
USB cable. Use an SD/SDHC card to take more video/pictures.
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Troubleshooting
Status Solution
Camera will not turn on. ■ Ensure batteries are correctly inserted.
■ Charge the batteries.
■ If camera still does not turn on, visit
www.kodak.com/go/Zx1support and click Step-by-Step
Solutions & Repair.
Videos do not play on a TV. ■ Ensure an HDMI or AV cable is properly connected directly to
the TV input(s).
■ Ensure TV menu settings are correct for an HDMI or AV
connection.
Camera will not work with
optional remote control.
■ Ensure batteries are correctly inserted in the remote control.
■ Ensure batteries are correctly inserted in the camera.
■ Ensure the camera infrared receiver (above the lens) and the
remote control have an unobstructed path.
Images are blurry. ■ Ensure lens is clean of fingerprints.
■ Ensure subject is at least 70 cm (27 in.) from camera lens.
Videos are jumpy, not
stable.
■ Use a tripod or mini tripod to steady the camera.
Questions or problems
with ARCSOFT Software.
■ Visit www.arcsoft.com/support.
Questions or problems
with other third party
software.
■ Visit support sites for those applications.
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